The Saint John Coltrane Church, a San Francisco ministry dedicated to the iconic musician, is confronting charges of unpaid rent. The congregation has been told to leave the premises this week.
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Some Take Massive Risks To Save Syria’s Cultural Heritage
Reporter James Harkin traveled through war-torn Syria to witness how many historical treasures were destroyed – and how some people are scrambling to save what’s left.
4 Dead, 20 More Hurt In Shooting At Kansas Manufacturing Plant
Officers responded Thursday afternoon to the report of an active shooter at Excel Industries. The suspected shooter has been killed, Harvey County Sheriff T. Walton said.
Ithaca’s Plan To Open A Safe Site For Heroin Users Faces Legal Hurdles
The goal is to reduce the city’s death toll from heroin. But it would be breaking various laws unless Ithaca gets a pass from the governor and federal authorities.
For Pot Tourists, The Trip Is More Likely To End In The ER
Tourists who indulge in legal marijuana in Colorado are more likely to end up in the emergency room with cannabis-related problems than are state residents, a study finds. Talk about a bad trip.
Teasing A Girl At A Pakistani Park Could Get You Whacked With A Stick
It’s the job of a patrol to stop what’s called “Eve-teasing” — the sexual harassment of women. The effort reflects the country’s ongoing gender tensions.
Underreporting Makes Sexual Violence At Work Difficult To Address
Victims of sexual abuse at work are often afraid to come forward. So when a Colorado resort recently agreed to settle a sexual harassment case, it was a relatively rare victory for abused workers.
Can A Bath Of Milk And Honey Replace Female Genital Mutilation?
The chief of the U.N. has called for a “better way” to mark the coming-of-age of girls. Some communities are paving the way with a new kind of ritual.
Report: Obama Administration Makes ‘No Progress’ On Drone Program Transparency
A new report concludes the White House needs to do more to increase transparency and accountability of targeted killing operations in the waning months of the Obama administration.
Is The BP Oil Spill Settlement Money Being Well-Spent?
Gulf states are starting to spend the first of billions from BP’s settlements and fines for the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history — but not all the money is being used for restoration.